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How We Do It: Video-Based Assessment Conference for Intraoperative Decision Making in Pediatric Surgery.
Mitchell G Bryski1, Mollie R Freedman-Weiss2, Stephen Niemiec3
1Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114.
Journal of Surgical Education
|February 23, 2025
Summary
Establishing a video-based assessment (VBA) conference enhances learning for rare and complex pediatric surgery cases. This method improves surgical education for fellows and faculty.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Education
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Simulation
Background:
- Rare and complex cases present unique challenges in pediatric surgery fellowship training.
- Traditional methods may not fully capture the nuances of technically demanding procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the establishment of a video-based assessment (VBA) conference for pediatric surgery.
- To share a practical methodology for implementing such a conference.
Main Methods:
- Selection of rare and complex operative cases for review.
- Utilizing operative video recording, equipment, and editing for case preparation.
- Structuring case presentations within a conference format for discussion.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of a VBA conference involving faculty, fellows, residents, and students.
- Medical students and faculty actively participated in video recording and editing.
Conclusions:
- Video-based assessment conferences offer a valuable tool for comprehensive learning in pediatric surgery.
- This methodology provides a framework for establishing effective VBA conferences to address challenging cases.
